Turbulence alert – The collaborative network
Turbulence can put stress on passengers, crew and aircraft. In worst cases, it can also lead to injuries as well as aircraft damage. What if pilots had more advance warning and more precise data about upcoming turbulence thanks to a collaborative digital solution? What if they could prepare themselves and their passengers and even avoid […]
How hot weather and climate change affect airline flights
Hot weather has forced dozens of commercial flights to be canceled at airports in the Southwest this summer. This flight-disrupting heat is a warning sign. Climate change is projected to have far-reaching repercussions "“ including sea level rise inundating cities and shifting weather patterns causing long-term declines in agricultural yields. And there is evidence that […]
EEUU: Privatization plan hits turbulence; supporters still upbeat
A plan to privatize the nation’s air traffic control operations has hit turbulence in the House, raising questions about whether one of President Donald Trump’s infrastructure priorities can survive. The concept of splitting off air traffic control from the Federal Aviation Administration faces even longer odds in the Senate, but supporters were counting on backing […]
Flying soon? Expect fee turbulence
Effective Monday, someone making a round trip from Atlanta to Denver, with a couple of stops before returning home, can expect to pay $12 more for that ticket, no matter how hard he or she looks for a cheap fare. On Monday, Transportation Security Administration fee hikes go into effect, and they will have the […]
